Management

Heidi Aldous

OWNER, CFO

Organized and efficient, Heidi Aldous believes in prompt service and teamwork. She has more than 25 years of experience in financial accounts management, specifically in construction- and trucking-related businesses. Heidi joined the team in 2005 as finance manager. With a focus on team building and effective account management, she moved toward partnership six years later. Heidi ties together all the financial aspects of the business, applying her organizational skills and in-depth knowledge of estimating and budget development. She revels in the details, working with the entire team to ensure both customer satisfaction and productive project completion. When she’s not poring over spreadsheets, she enjoys reading, crafting and a good workout. She also enjoys the occasional getaway to the Bahamas, Mexico or Italy. Heidi is dedicated to keeping the company moving forward.

Chad Blilie

OWNER, PRESIDENT

Approachable and responsive, Chad Blilie works hard to ensure that our clients are happy and that projects run smoothly. Chad joined our team as a project superintendent in 2006, quickly climbing the ranks to become one of our owners. Relationship-building is his greatest strength. Chad applies his relentless work ethic to every task, whether it’s hiring, on-the-job safety, estimating or managing a project. Knowing that satisfied customers breed new business, he delivers what clients want: a job well done, on time and within budget. When he’s not crunching numbers or overseeing projects, Chad loves spending time with his wife and kids. To relax, he goes camping, fishing, hunting or mountain biking.

Toby DeMasters

PROJECT MANAGER, ESTIMATOR

Toby joined the McKenzie Commercial team as a superintendent in 2012. In construction since 1990, Toby brings his diverse and well-rounded experience to all types of construction projects. Every project is unique, which has taught him how to be a creative problem solver and adapt to any unforeseen changes. As an accomplished carpenter and superintendent, he’s developed a passion for exceptional quality, ethical standards and relationship building. A people person, Toby finds it easy to connect with just about anyone. He takes pride in McKenzie Commercial’s willingness to take on challenges and our ability to do the job right, even in situations in which we’re called on to take over for other companies that have fallen short. In his free time, Toby enjoys spending time with his wife, golfing, working on home improvement projects and enjoying his annual trip to Yosemite National Park.

Rico Ramos

PROJECT MANAGER, ESTIMATOR

Rico joined McKenzie Commercial in 2022 and quickly became indispensable. He earned a construction engineering management degree from Oregon State University and has a background in waterworks supply and civil projects, including spending six years as a project manager for a pipe supplier. Rico reviews project plans, collects bids from subcontractors and submits proposals to McKenzie’s clientele. Once awarded a contract, Rico then collaborates with the superintendents to resolve any issues and get projects done while meeting timeline and budgetary goals. Rico supports McKenzie by ensuring all projects are properly and appropriately staffed. He has a keen eye for workplace hazards and aids our safety committee in enhancing our safety programs on each site. In his free time, he enjoys camping, raising cattle and completing his honey-do list.

Jennifer Thomas

PROJECT MANAGER, ESTIMATOR

Jennifer has been with McKenzie Commercial for over 15 years. She started out part time in the accounting department and has worn many hats over the years, from accounting to marketing to project manager. She likes to say that McKenzie Commercial is the last stop on the line as most people who come to work here never leave. Construction also runs in her own family. Her grandfather started businesses in steel fabrication, catch basin and stormwater protection systems. She was born and raised in Eugene, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Oregon and lived for a time in Colorado and California. She has two children, a daughter currently at Oregon State University studying to be a Physicians Assistant and a son attending Linfield University to play football and study to be a Physical Therapist. She enjoys everything outdoors in the summertime: hikes, river floats, walks around the river, visiting wineries and having dinner outside with friends and family.